Italy: Sulphite Wood Pulp Market 2024

Sulphite Wood Pulp Market Size in Italy

In 2022, the Italian sulphite wood pulp market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sulphite Wood Pulp Production in Italy

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

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Sulphite Wood Pulp Exports

Exports from Italy

Sulphite wood pulp exports from Italy fell notably to X tons in 2022, declining by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons) was the main destination for sulphite wood pulp exports from Italy, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sulphite wood pulp exports to Austria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), fourfold. Argentina (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Austria amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and Argentina (X% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X) remains the key foreign market for chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) exports from Italy, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Argentina, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Austria totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and Argentina (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sulphite wood pulp export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Indonesia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sulphite Wood Pulp Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, overseas purchases of chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) was the main sulphite wood pulp supplier to Italy, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to X%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) to Italy.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sulphite wood pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sulphite wood pulp import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Germany.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Bulgaria amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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